Nesting season is underway! Our wildlife preserve has nesting boxes situated along the trails that provide much needed hospitable habitat for our beautiful backyard birds, from the Eastern Bluebird to the Carolina Chickadee.

Spring Lecture Series -- THIS SATURDAY! What WAS That Out There in the Dark? It could be a lion—okay, a mountain lion. They’re one of five exotic big cat species who have called Texas home. Monica Morrison, founder of Texas Native Cats and one-time Tiger Docent for the Dallas Zoo, will be at the Bob Jones Nature Center this Saturday to speak about our native big cats, and discuss how they fit into the ecology and growing population of Texas. 1pm this Saturday, 3/24 at the Bob Jones Nature Center. Free for Nature Center members or $7 for non-members. Email admin@bjnc.org to reserve your spot. For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2018-lecture-series-texas-native-cats-tickets-43130265786?aff=es2

Do you remember all the critters and bugs that were a regular part of your north Texas childhood? Horned lizards, box turtles, tarantulas, fireflies…where ARE they these days? No, it's not your imagination, and it's not that you don't notice any more—the familiar species you once saw everywhere are disappearing from our region. Join Master Naturalist Susan Pohlen at the Bob Jones Nature Center this Saturday, 3/17, at 1pm, and learn about our threatened species diversity. Register NOW! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2018-lecture-series-ecology-of-north-central-texas-tickets-43128840523?aff=es2

Our turkey-themed first day of Natural Discovery Spring Break Camp was a blast! We played Eat Like a Bird, made some crafts, and saw some amazing tracks on the trails!

The 2018 BJNC Annual Fundraiser was a big success thanks in part to these sponsors and donors! And thanks to everyone who came, saw, participated and helped make it the night it was. Be sure to check out all the photos from the event on the new Facebook Photo Album titled Annual Fundraiser.

The 2018 Annual Fundraiser was a huge success and lots of fun. Held at The Marq on February 24th, attendees strolled among tables featuring raffle package displays, enjoyed a glass of wine or beer courtesy of the Grapevine Wine Pourers' Society, line-danced the night away to the instruction of the 401 Line Dancers Group, enjoyed the music of Dan Quinn and feasted on offerings from 360 Catering & Events.

Have you struggled to make your yard grow? Wondered why you no longer see fireflies in the backyard? Did you know our environment is more threatened now than ever? On March 17th join Susan Pohlen and the Bob Jones Nature Center for the answers to these questions with a fascinating lecture on the Ecology of North Central Texas. Tickets are $7 or free for BJNC members and the lecture will begin at 1 p.m. at the Nature Center. To reserve your spot, buy tickets, or to get more information, click here... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2018-lecture-series-ecology-of-north-central-texas-tickets-43128840523?aff=es2 ...And then be sure to schedule the rest of the lecture series topics including Texas Native Cats, Texas Mammals and Spring Pollinators.

How often do your kids get a chance to experience the fun and fascination of the outdoors? Sign them up now for the BJNC Spring Break Natural Discovery Camp starting this coming Tuesday, the 13th and make sure they get some fresh air over this Spring Break holiday. To register or for more info click: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-break-natural-discovery-camp-2018-tickets-41582112217?aff=es2

The Bob Jones Nature Center Spring Break Natural Discovery Camp starts next week on Tuesday, March 13! There's still time to sign up...to register, click https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-break-natural-discovery-camp-2018-tickets-41582112217?aff=es2 The BJNC Discovery Camps combine outdoor activities with outdoor learning resulting in a unique and educational camp experience for your child. Read more about the camp activities by clicking the link above.

Don't miss this Saturday's lecture "Who Was Bob Jones?" being held at 1pm at the Bob Jones Nature Center. Lecture is $7 or free for members of BJNC. To register or for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2018-lecture-series-who-was-bob-jones-tickets-43128786361

The 2018 Annual Fundraiser is THIS Saturday night and there are only a few tickets left. Don't miss out...get your ticket now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bob-jones-nature-center-annual-fundraiser-tickets-37223330985#tickets

Master Gardener programs (also known as Extension Master Gardener Programs) are volunteer programs that train individuals in the science and art of gardening. These individuals pass on the information they learned during their training, as volunteers who advise and educate the public on gardening and horticulture. Master Gardeners meet at BJNC on the third Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and are meeting tomorrow morning, the 17th.